Chateau Cos D' Estournel 2020

A legendary Saint-Estèphe Second Growth with profound aromas of cassis, blackberry, plum, graphite, cedar, cigar box, exotic spice, and violet. Powerful yet impeccably refined, it delivers velvety tannins, exceptional complexity, remarkable freshness, and extraordinary aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, truffle dishes, aged Comté, or wild mushroom risotto.

99 Points - Decanter

A true first-growth caliber wine, the 2020 Château Cos d'Estournel combines aristocratic elegance with remarkable energy and understated sensuality. Layers of pencil lead, white tobacco, cassis, juicy blackberry and ripe cherry are beautifully defined, while refined tannins provide outstanding structure for decades of aging. Despite the estate's highest pH since 2003, the wine remains impeccably balanced at just 13.5% alcohol, delivering exceptional dry extract and a remarkably long, subtle finish. Released in a distinctive gold-engraved bottle celebrating Michel Reybier's 20 years at the estate.

99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Crafted from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, the 2020 Château Cos d'Estournel possesses an almost Lafite-like elegance and refinement. Deep purple in color, it reveals captivating aromas of cassis, dark currants, tobacco, lead pencil, acacia flowers and graphite. Full-bodied yet graceful, it combines silky tannins, flawless balance and extraordinary purity with a magnificent finish. With 13.46% alcohol and impeccable structure, it deserves at least a decade of cellaring and stands as Dunnuck's favorite of the estate's celebrated 2018–2020 trilogy.

98 Points - James Suckling

Deep and brooding, the nose reveals blackcurrants, redcurrants, cardamom, nutmeg, black truffle and earthy complexity. Full-bodied with beautifully interwoven, fine yet chewy tannins, it is impressively structured and exceptionally long. A classic blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, this wine will reward patience. Drink after 2028.

96 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Complex and powerfully structured, this wine balances firm tannins with remarkable freshness. Spice and ripe black fruit are seamlessly integrated into its refined texture, creating a Saint-Estèphe with exceptional aging potential. Drink from 2027.

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2020 Château Cos d'Estournel is bold and expressive, opening with aromas of cassis, dark berries, plum liqueur, exotic spices, burning embers and floral notes wrapped in creamy new oak. Full-bodied, rich and layered, it offers an expansive mid-palate and a long finish accented by clove and spice. While more opulent than the elegant 2016, it remains a compelling and distinctive expression of the estate.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

Broad, rich and immediately appealing, this wine layers exotic mulberry and loganberry fruit with black tea, aromatic spices and incense. Smoothly polished with subtle toasted oak, it delivers a luxurious texture and a long, fruit-filled finish. Crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it is both generous and highly enjoyable even in its youth.